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I have a 530i with the mtec front and I am looking to do the rear. My question is, if I am doing the rear bumper shouldn't I do the magnaflow at the same time? Which Magnaflow do I need, what stock exhaust parts should I remove, and how do you like the sound of yours? I went on your website, but it looks like you did your exhaust and then did the new bumper and had to adjust your exhaust. I figured you could help me do it in the right order. I have so many miles on my car (163k) but it still looks great and runs perfect (I have spent soooooo much on repairs!) I keep it in a garage, and since I'm never selling it I figured it is worth it to do the exhaust and rear bumper! Any help would be great, I think yours is one of the cleanest I have ever seen! PS what all did you have to do to get the black strips like the M5? Can they be just popped off and painted?